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Mercantilism in British India (1757-1813): Economic Exploitation, Resource Control & Drain of Wealth

Mercantilism in British India (1757-1813): Economic Exploitation, Resource Control & Drain of Wealth #

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Mercantilism: Adam Smith’s Trade Balance Theory #

Mercantilism in British India is a form of trade practice where the government focuses on maintaining a favorable trade balance by increasing exports and minimizing imports. This theory was given by “Adam Smith”.

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Phases of British Economic Policy in India

There are three broad phases of British Economic policy in India

  • The First Phase is known as Mercantilism in British India which was characterized by the direct plunder of Indian resources.
  • The Second Phase is also known as the Laissez-faire phase which emphasizes free trade policy.
  • The Third Phase is known as the phase of Finance Imperialism. During this period Britain made heavy investments in infrastructure like Railway, telegraph and others. 

 

Also Read: The Phase of Free Trade ( 1813-1858)

Mercantilism in British India (1757-1813): Economic Control and Exploitation #

Following are the characteristics of this phase of the Economic policy of the Mercantilism in British India: 

  • This phase was based on two basic objectives i.e:
    • To acquire a monopoly of trade with India.
    • To take control over the revenue of the government by gaining control over state power.
  • New revenue-generating settlements were introduced in the existing Indian Agricultural set-up.
  • During this phase, the East India Company resorted to direct plunder of the Indian state.
  • This period marked the Drain of Indian wealth which amounted to approx 2-3 percent of Britain’s National Income.
  • During this phase, exports from India outnumbered imports of finished goods from Britain.
  • However, the weavers were exploited by the company by forcing them to produce under uneconomic compulsions.

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Also Read: Sir John Shore (1793-1798)

Conclusion #

This phase did not see any major changes in administration, judicial functions, society etc. The mercantilist phase only served the economic interest of the East India Company

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